study-design

Plan research designs with sampling, procedures, measures, and analysis plans.

19|3|Updated Feb 28, 2026
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Skill: study-design
Source: https://github.com/qa-aman/claude-skills/tree/main/skills/by-role/researcher/study-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/qa-aman/claude-skills --skill study-design-qa-aman

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Design a clear and rigorous plan for how to test a research question, ensuring reproducibility and valid conclusions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Paradigm selection and design choice based on the research question.
  • Sampling strategy, recruitment planning, and inclusion/exclusion criteria.
  • Procedure, measures, analysis plan, and ethical considerations.
  • Real-world example: planning a mixed-methods study to assess learning outcomes in a classroom.

Quick Start

Describe a complete study design for a given research question, including sampling, procedure, and analysis plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about study-design

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I design a research study protocol for reproducible results?

Design a research study protocol by specifying steps for paradigm selection, sampling, procedures, measures, analysis, and ethical safeguards to ensure valid conclusions and reproducible results.

What is the best way to plan sampling strategy and inclusion criteria for a mixed-methods study?

Plan sampling strategy by defining recruitment planning, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and selecting a mixed-methods approach based on your research question to guide data collection and analysis.

Can I use this to create a pre-registration plan for qualitative research?

Yes, you can pre-register qualitative research by applying paradigm selection and ethical safeguards to your study design, ensuring a rigorous plan guides data interpretation and reproducibility.

How do I write an analysis plan and procedure for a quantitative research design?

Write an analysis plan by specifying procedures, measures, and sampling strategy tailored to a quantitative research design, ensuring the protocol guides data collection and interpretation.

Does this approach work for planning classroom learning outcomes assessment?

Yes, planning a mixed-methods study to assess learning outcomes in a classroom is a supported use case, applying paradigm selection, procedures, and ethical considerations to the research design.

When do I need to specify ethical safeguards in my research design?

Specify ethical safeguards during research design planning to protect participants, ensuring your protocol includes recruitment planning, inclusion criteria, and procedures aligned with valid conclusions.